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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04
THE GREEKS AND oHoCTAws.
Politics of the Former and Mining
of the Latter Investigated.

viNIrA, July 29th, iss7.
EDITOR CnIEFTAIN After the
Greek Teachers Institute was ad.
journcd sine die, all marched in a
body, preceded by G. w. Gray
son as marshal Of the day, and
representing the citizens Of Eufaula,
to the arbor where seats were pre-
pared for all invited guests and
others.
The organ and singers were seat.
ed on til platform which did not
iall down, under its accumulated
load Of political corporocity as did
the one at Viniia.
The occasion was purely polite
al The ardent patriots who are
willing TO offer themselves on the
altar of their dear country's safety
and very life even, were anxious to
spread themselves and thus bid
for the votes Of the dear people at
the election in the near future.
They have wide range and a free
choice among no less than four
candidates for principal chief now
in the field. viz Hon. j. NJ.
Perryman, the present incumbent
a cousin or nephew Of his, Legus
Perryman; Judge j. r. Moore,
and full-blood-Spieche.
i made diligent inquiry as to
special important questions at is
sue and to be settled in the com
ing election. ! was told that about
all the difference represented by
the different parties is summed up
in a few words, about thusly
"You are in office. l'm out. l
want to getin aud handle the funds
a while myself" That is a m ore
fair or candid confession than Is
usual among political aspirants in
the states.
Two Of the candidates for chief
taincy, one for the second chiefs
place, and three other prominent
Greek citizens ventilated th9fh
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04
GREEN CORN STOMP DANCE.
Pen Picture Of the Greeks Annual
Thanksgiving Festival.

TULSA. ISD TEE., July 18th, ls,s
The annual festivities Of the
Creek Indians known as 1.-THE green
corn stomp dance "have Just closed
at this place and all hands are now
at home enjoying IN a sound sleep
that rest that is 50 needful after
these imposing ceremonies are end
ed.
This festival is a religious rite,
and is far from being what is gen
orally supposed, an ordinary
dance.
1t usually continues for four
days, and the ground on which it
IS held is cOnsecrated to the SER
vice for which it is used by being
cleared Of all distractions, and
laid of into different rings, or place
es fol the dancers. A posts plant.
ed in the center of one of these
rings, and Il fire is kindled near
the post, and around this post and
fire the company composed of men.
women and children dance to the
music Of peculiar kind Of drug
which is accompanied by the sins.
ing and shouting of the dancer q
These grounds are selected ane
established with great care by tn
older members of the tribe, one
Of whom is leader and who holds
his office during life, and at his
death the Office descends TO some
other one also a member of the
same family, thus initiating the
perpetual priesthood Of the Jew
ish people
The grounds at this place were
established about forty years ago,
and the ashes which make the
place sacred, were brought from
similar dancing ground in the
state Of Alabama at that time, and
are buried here where a new fire
IL built each year. and the fire is
carried To their homes and kept
burning all the entire year. Thus
the same fire that burns upon the
main altar is to be kept burning in
the home Of each individual aud
is intended TO remind them con-
stantly Of the sacred obligation
that they are under in this respect.
The first day is occupiedin feast
ing and the night is taken up with
the dance. The second day is used
as a feast, in which they take
no food, and the night is spent
without sleep, the dance continu-
ing all night. On the third day
about noon they partake Of what
is known as the "bitter medicine"
composed Of some wild herb known
only 10 = certain member OF the
tribe who attends 10 the prepara-
ton With religious zeal and great
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04
THE PROBLEM SOLVED.
Grand Old Canadian is True Blue
as Usual.

wEnnEns FALts, / T., August 2nd, issi.
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN - B. Mayes
has carried Canadian district by
one hundred and scventy-nine
votes. Joe Lynch and Stand Gray
were elected to senate Richard
Grassland, Richard Neal, Walter
Agnew and Charley Jones to coun-
Gil Richard Shoemake, circuit
judge Henry Lowrey, district
Judge VIM. Vann. sheriff; II. J.
Vann, clerk james Sewer, solici-
tor. The Downing party have
carried every office in the district.
The mystery is solved What's
the matter with Canadian ?"
Very Respectfully Yours,
BfACK Fox.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04

and unattraotive to one who has
become weary.
Rome. Here one looks, admires
and wonders until magnifcence
and splendor cease to be impress
i've, on one hand and is disgusted.
on the other. There are 365
churches and yet the people APP
pear to know no Sabbath. As an
example, the shops are all run
ming in full force. Rich and poor
going on about their duties, as
soon as from under the roof of the
church, and in many instances
where a market or Other place of
a lively, wrestling nature, the voice
of the busy traffic browns the toll
Of calling bell. The abstract of
an observers opinion must certain
ly be "Where is the christianity,
the philosophy" And to sec the
sinful creatures go to a box con
tanning what is termed priest and
by confessing to him, leave, resting
in the consciousness that they
are saved, even blessed or consol-
ed by poor, mortal man.
Rome TO Naples, the country is
homogeneal and adapted to wheat
growing, fine fruits and citrus
fruit.
Here is the land Of grapes aud norid wine
Here's where the topper can no longer pine.
The season-mature harvest not with our
improved reapcrs-
Not even the long laid aside eradle-but the
sickle
operated by men women and chill
dren.
Here is where the fair danes OF
Italy toll from morn to night be-
meath the scorching sun until their
once delicate arms, breast and an
kles are burnt as brown as rust,
and imparts to them the least re-
semblancc to refined fcmininity.
But the ladies of Vinita may con-
slider this sacrilege and l shall
pass on to Naples.
Few cities are more distin-
guished for the beauty of their
sites. Its position in the form of an
amphitheatre on the shores of
bay which seems as if it were clos
cd up by the island OF Capri, sew
enteen miles south and Pro cida
and lsthia on the other side. On
the east Mount Nesuvius raises its
isolated summit, its sides dotted
over to onc.third its height with
houses while below it lie the villa
gcs OF Portici, Risina and Terre-del-
Grico. On the other side is the
hill of Pasi.ipo with the tomb
of Virgil. At a distance are
seen the villages OF Castellainere
and Sarento, the latter the birth
place of Tasso.
The appearance of the interior
of the city is generally pleasing,
its principal streets wide and sub
s,antial and its public edifices are
SO lofty and solid as to give it an
air of grantCre. The poor locali-
ties are dcnseIy and flthily in
habited by a low grade Of humani-
ty, cattle, mules and goats, all as
sociating in common. OF church
es there are 2jS. The cathedral
Of San Geunors contains the shrine
Of st. Jamarius in small subter-
ranean church in which the body
OF the saints repose. | had par
TALLY intended going to Alexan-
dria but owing to the excessive
heat and general imprac;icabili-
ty, am dissuaded and will return to
London via Florence and Switzer-
land.
But l am imposing upon your
space and the readers time, there
fore bid farewell to Italy's fair
skies and you all a kind adieu.
+. J.. DECKER.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04
The Only Wholesale YARDS in sLouis Accessible by Rail
Water


". u. lloyi & 90, Wholesale and re
tail druggists Of Rome, Ca, saysi We
have been selling DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery, Electric Bitters, aud Bueklee's
Afnica salye for two years. Have new
or handled remedies that sell as we'll.
Or give such universal satisfaction.
There has been some wonderful cures
elecled by these medicines n this city.
Several eases OF pronounced consump-
tion have been entirely cured by the
nse OF few bottles OF Dr. Kings New
Discovery, taken Ia connection with
Electric bitterH. We guarantee them
always. Sold By W. G, Patton a 90.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04

Not a few Of the citizens Of Vinita
have recently become greatly excited
over the astounding facts, that several
Of their friends who had been pro.
nounced by their physicians as inenra.
Bile anu beyond all hope-suifering with
that dreaded monster Consumption =
have been completely cured by Dr.
Kings New Discovery for COnsnmp.
ton the only remedy that does post
lively cure al throat and lung diseases
Coughs, Colds, Asthma and Bronchi.
Us. Trial bottle free at w. q. Patton
4 Cos Drug Store, large bottles tl.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04
NArLr.. IrAtr. July 2S,h, ]

EDIToR CmEFTAIN Through
the medium of your paper | will
give the readers q brief itinerary
OF our travels. Leaving New York
by the steamship Adriatic Of the
White Star line, everything went
pleasantly and l thought Mrs.
Decker and l were about the live
liest persons on deck until the
second day, when | thought we
were about the sickest b the
third all were sick aud the cabins
literally converted into hospitals,
and unlike other diseases, there
was no antidote-no cure-on ly
TO worry and suffer it through.
On passing the banks of New
Fou1dlaud the Weather uaa--it1rv
cold and blustery; thermometer 35
TO 400. Sunday morning, the fifth
day, we passed an immense iec-
berg floating down from the direc-
tion Of Bahins bay, glittering in
the distant sunshine like a great
castle in the sleet of a winters
morning. Atll a. m. we attend
cd church in the spacious saloon
which, from its being rare change
/ presume, was filled to its capacity
and a more able, impressive SER
mon | never heard. The accom-
paniment of music, including two
pianos, was most excellent. In
the evening social and enthusias-
tic singing was conducted until the
very echo seemed to ring over the
sea and suggest that
Though at the mercy Of the oceans waves,
There creeps Ger the bosom In silent plight
deep sense Of immortal praise,
To the one who guides all things Alright
But in all there is little to divert
ones attention and the time pass
es very monotonously. About the
only object visablc is an occasion
al passing ship, the sea gul, stormy
petrol and porpoise. Our jour
ney was broken by calling at
Queenstown to disembark passen-
gers and mail. We encountered
no storms, but brisk east wind,
or east sea, rendering the sails un-
available the entire trip, which
accounts for a ten days voyage
instead Of eight.
From Liverpool we were forward
ed via the Midland railway to
Glasgow, traversing the pictur-
esque Yorkshire hills and the fer
tile districts Of western England.
AT the speed Of filty-fiye miles per
hour not very close observation
of farming could be had, but it is
yisable that the most remote nook /
and corner is utilized and the cul- |
tivation exacting. The little
fields clothed in green pasturage, !
dotted with sheep and cattle along
the clear, quiet brooks that flowed
gently through them seemed to be
the realization of long forgotten
dream and as the fragrance of
blooming flowers in the woodside
sweetened the evening breeze, it
would seem that nature had ex-
hausted herself in the very grand
ure aad sublimity of creation.
As TO railroad travel, not only
the equipment is entirely differ
ent, but the mode in general. For
instance, there is no conductor but
a guard, who merely has charge
Of running the train. Tickets are
procured on the start and punch
ed and taken up by the station
ticket collectors on arrival at the
various stops.
AT Glasgow the weather is mild
md delightful but the residents
complain of the heat. Al this
eason the days ape at their ex- I
RENE length, the sun rising at $3.50 {
nd sniiinn a. a.1h inili..ni nail ,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04

selves and "saved their country"
But the speeches were in the Creek
tongue, aud the proceedings grew
very tedious to the many white
visitors. They were however, en-
livened and made more endurable
by frequent singing.
Four and half beeves and one
shoat, with plenty of bread, and
some roasting ears, cake and pies
filled up the hungry multitude,
which was estimated at ovor one
thousand, and a more orderly, So
Der, well behaved crowd would be
hard to find in any country. The
usual adjuncts Of stands, swings
and dance floors were well patron
lied.
Never having witnessed any
mining operations, and being so
near.-(only thirty miles, | went
down to McAlester where the
Usage Coal and Mining Co., are
now loading about eighty ears per
day, and when working to full ca
pacity they can load one hundred
cars per day.
On the Sabbath, Rev. j. G. Scf-
ton preached to an audience of
twenty-nine all told. Prof. e. II.
Doyle, q thoroughly educated gen.
tleman has built up and is at the
head Of one Of the finest schools in
the territory. 1t is under the aus
pices of the Presbyterian board.
At night, Rev. Hyde, a Baptist
who is visiting through the
territory, had an appointment to
preach, but he felt so indisposed
that Rev. Murrow of Atoka, olli-
ciated in his stead. The house
was we'll filed, to compensate for
the slim attendance at the day
service.
Monday morning, friend Doyle
very kindly offered to take us in
his buggy to sec the mines. We
had delightful trip. The works
extend nearly five miles, east aud
southeast and the company, is now
opening a new shaft nearly one
mile further on, and also extend
j the railroad. We visited and
il peoted one shaft where coal was
being raised from a depth of three
hundred and sixty five feet.
We also took in the coke ovens
where literally "the fire never
goes out" for as fast asonc oven
is empty of the coke, which it
takes two days to burn, fresh slack =,
or as we would call it, the screen
ings or refuse Of the coal, is dump
ped into the hot oven and it idst
takes fire itself and so keeps on
burning.
The population of McAlester
proper is estimated to be one thou
sand to fifteen hundred and that
of the mining district to be a float
ing population Of about three thou
sand.
They have some trouble with
what they call "Choctaw beer
which makes folks drunk and
"ugly."
Having spent about as much
time as ! thought advisable, | bid
kind friends goodbye, and board
ed the p. m. train for the north,
stopped of at Eufaula with friends
until Tuesday night, then on up to
Muskogee, whore another lay OF
of twenty-four hours, and once
more with a ticket for Vinita in
my pocket. / landed safely, and
having had a splendid time OF ten
days absence, but glad to get home.
Yours, MORE Anon.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04

ScRIMsHgR has been heard to
remark that, "You can't beat an
honest man" Without any renec-
tions we beg leave to suggest that
Mr.. Scrimsher was beaten.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04

DON'T let the future of the CHEF
TAIN worry you, gentlemen. 1t
will continue to supply the "long-
felt want" at the old stand.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04

SINCE Wednesday it has been
almost impossible to find a man
in town who voted for Bunch
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04

JOEL B. MAYEs, principal chief
of the Cherokee nation. Say it
over several times and see how
sweet il sounds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04
vINITANs ABROAD.
A Letter Delayed by Politics but
Still Interesting.

Incidents of the Voyage Places
Visited and Sights Seen The
Queen 's.Jubilee Procession Wit
nessed-Description of Portions
of England, Scotland, France
and Italy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04

Owing to neglect, it is said Bunch
will not have stalks enough in his
corn field to make respectable
target.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04
THE NORTH DISTRICTS.
Facts and Figures ofCooweescoo-
wee and Delaware.
coowEEscoowEE DISTRICT,

Even 200 votes were cast, of
which Mayes got GA, or majority
of IS, and Smith of 4. For sen
ators the vote stood, Lindsey, go;
Rogers, SIC; Scrimsher, 56S; Dan
iels Al. The councillors elected
are Web Vann, George Walker,
William Chambers, and Arthur
Armstrong, from the Downing
ticket, ami James Chambers,
Arch Nelms, and Ed Sunday, Ma
tional. The balance of the ticket
elected is made up of the old Of
ficers, Messrs. Starr, Carey, Sand
ers and Cochran, the last three Ma
tionals. As will be recollected,
both Lindsey and Rogers are
Downing nominees. Below is the
vote of this district in
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04

IN MANY portions of the nation
il appears that the mll-bloods
votedqutre solidIy Tor Bunch and
Smith.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-04

CHEF BUsHYHEAD can now take
that much needed rest which he
cravcd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
BOULAYGER'S NEW SCHEME.


General Boulangcr is the only French Wal
Minister since the downfall of the Empire
who has been credited with organizing genius.
Before his time the annual man euvres OF the
army attracted no attention In Europe. Now
military experts have learned to expect some
startling surprise in progressive tactics every
season. He has impaired life and vigor to
every branch of the service he has improved
tho morale of the rank and file; and he has
revived ambition among the officers. One
great object Of his administration has been to
anticipate tho outbreak Of war by systematic
preparations. Tho perfection to which the
military system has been reduced in Germany
is shown by extraordinary rapidity of mobil-
ization. Every detail has been carefully
worked out in advance and when the signal
for war is given the complex machine with its
intricate arrangement of wheels within wheels
is set in motion without friction or delay.
General Boulanger is anxious TO prove that the
French army can be placed on war footing
with equal rapidity and thoroughness, and
that o sudden crisis will not find the War
Office unprepared. To this end he has recon-
mended partial mobilization as feature Of the
autumn manGuvrcs this year.
This experiment is described by core
spondcnt Of "The Daily News of London.
On q certain day dispatch is to be sent from
Paris ordering tho simultaneous mobilization
of all the corps in single military district.
in order to make it true test OF the efficiency
of tho present system, there is to be no warn
ing in advance Of the mobilization, and 1t
will not be known which district will be Sc
lected. An actual state of war is TO be re-
nroduced in all details. All the corps are to
be transferred from peace to war footing.
Tho reserves are to be called out for twelve
davs the territorial army is to be concentrat-
ed. horses are to be procured Tor cavalry
vehicles arc to 10 obtained for transport the
RAILWAYS arc to pass under military control, and
military stores and supplies OF all kinds arc to
he supplied brigades Of navvics and artisans
arc To be drilled in the construction OF held
railways: and for fortnight all preparations
which would DO ordered In the district In the
event of an actual declaration OF war
arc to be made under the super
vision Of stats. The cost Of this interesting
experiment is estimated at $1,oOOOOO but
General Boulangcr considers that it would be
cheap at any price, since il will demonstrate
where arc tho weak spots in the present NIL
itarv system and enable him 20 perfect the
mechanism Of war. If the results justify the
repetition Of this movement, another district
will DO named tho succeeding autumn; and IN
this way the entire army Will gradually DO
drilled in the art Of passing quickly from the
neaco To the war basis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
MUSICAL IND pRAM1TIc NOTES

Madame Lasar studwe will sing at concert given in
compliment 10 herself at Remsen Hail. Brooklyn, this
evening she will be assisted by II. Divide Musn. tho
Meigs Sisters Whitney ockridge Francis Fischer POW
ers and Robert Thallon
On Thursday an Friday OF last week Me-. Richard Ar
mold and Mr. Emil schurck took part in two concerts
given by the young ladies OF Miss Porter and Mrs Dows
in several pieces OF excellent chamber music
"Inshanogue or The outlaw of '9s,e an Irish drama
replete with strong situations both comic and dramatic
and laid In Ireland during the Rebellion OF !95 TO be
presented at tho Harlem Theatre Comique this week.
Mile. Adele Cornaba who is popular throughout the
country az brilliant dancer has just returned TO New
York at the OF engagement Of thirty five WEEKS
with the "CliO" Company.
piece called "The Gold King" has been well re-
ceyed by the freauenters of Tony Pastors Theatre.
"Fair FameD a play from the pen OF Mr. Clinton
Stuart whose play Of Our Society the attraction at
the Madison Square Theatre will be brought out at
special matinee at that house tomorrow and
Harrison' Mafhilde Madison, Mrs Phillips Virginia
Buchanan, Frank Rodney. Walden Ramsay and sir Van
derfer Miss Linda Dietz will make her nrst appearance
after several years absence
Referring to Mr. Gillette's play OF "Held BY The
Enemy" The London Morning Post remarks that the
distinguishing excellence OF Mr. Glettes piece Is tnat
with all its abundance Of sensation it Is yet something
very much more than mere melodrama. Within whaV
may called its husk OF external incident there
kernel an inner drama OF nGasnt n nS that good
players can ever find their account" The same
upaH 'se IN Il to
that the somewhat sdent chorus of applause which has
berones of Shelley and Browning has not tempted her TO
forswear the humber per sonages Of the workaday
drama"
Miss Ellen Terry Is to participate, with Mt Henry
Irving the performance OF werner to be gwen at
the Lyceum Theatre, ondon June l. for the Marston
benefit
Mr. Leon J. Vincent, at present stage manager for
Lawrence Barrett, has been engaged by Mr.. Richard
Mansfield for the summer season at tho Madison square
Theatre Mr. Mansfield thus obtains the services OF one
of the most capable men In the dramatic profession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23
COUNTRY ANDCrTY LEGISLATORS.

The New York city papers In state or mind over
the hayseed" members of the Legislature who have
forced New-York City to live cleanly THE TRiBUskn
forced take exception to the Judgment meted our "
It's contemporaries and says that the country members
need not fear to enter into competitive examnson
either In character ability with the city memoerS
Is much the same in Massachusetts The Suffolk county
delegation conspicuous for wealth dignity ap .San
and integrity now exercises no other weight E ss
that OF Organization. The majority OF the Suffolk
County delegation to-day Is made up a., OF oipc iaSs
teal politioans who represent nothing but the
cancrses ms nominated them handful OF the SUFFOLK
County members always men OF Whom " sss ns oi' obtain
on aecon An any rural district In the country sun
thought that the candidate :sSaIa y nase mere @
sooo.n and should moreover have stake In tns
ground Boston rescued from the ABYSS q bs dss
.vn ~, Of tha country members The sunolk Couny
namhsrs are always for local 'ns'
can do the governing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-23

to find the title Of their star pieco ~ DO "Whdu
Mourning Puppies Fill tho Sky
The Hand That Rules the World.-First Young Wife
What on earth are you doing at that mirror, CaIaf
Second Young wifc-Im praccdns MAIN;
wrinkles: Pve almost forgotten how.
0wrinkIes OF all hlngs Don't you know
man likes TO have his wife look young"
"Indeed DO. John ~ going with me to selecs
new bonnet this afternoon. and II he sets his mind
on q cheap bonnet he viii discover that it makes me
look as old as bis randmoiheI.'-Omaha N0r.d.